They do not distinguish combatants from NON-combatants, nor do they distinguish friend from foe.
When biological weapons have been used the outcome has been massive death and biological destruction. It affects all things in the area used. When Hessian used biological weapons against his people whole populations died. Since it is biological it stays in the environment and can mutate so it has been agreed not to use them.
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While no biological weapons were used in Europe during World War II, they were used in Asia, especially by the Japanese. They used cholera, anthrax, typhoid, plague, and dysentery against the Chinese.
The first extensive use of gas in warfare was during World War I, when both sides made extensive use of gas, killing or injuring an estimated 1.3 million soldiers and civilians. Prior to World War I and back into antiquity, there were much smaller attempts to use chemical and biological agents as weapons of war. Consider using a catapult to fling pots of dung over the walls of a castle. The resulting stink could be considered an early form of gas warfare, and the potential infection could be considered biological warfare.
Chemical weapons, chemical weapons, and more chemical weapons
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When biological weapons have been used the outcome has been massive death and biological destruction. It affects all things in the area used. When Hessian used biological weapons against his people whole populations died. Since it is biological it stays in the environment and can mutate so it has been agreed not to use them.
Chemical weapons and the machine gun
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Nations may want to retain or develop an arsenal of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons for deterrent purposes to dissuade potential adversaries from attacking. Additionally, they may see these weapons as a means to protect their national interests and security in a world where other countries possess such weapons. Lastly, some countries may view these weapons as a way to maintain a position of strength and influence in global politics.
Chemical warfare had a devastating impact in World War 1, causing widespread casualties and long-term health effects on soldiers and civilians. It led to the development of gas masks and other protective equipment, as well as the Geneva Protocol prohibiting the use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare.
After World War I, the international community took significant steps to address the dangers posed by new weapons of warfare, particularly chemical weapons. The 1925 Geneva Protocol was introduced, prohibiting the use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare. Additionally, the League of Nations was established to promote disarmament and prevent future conflicts, although its effectiveness was limited. Overall, these actions aimed to mitigate the destructive potential of modern warfare and promote peace.
The most common method was with artillery.It is NOT a biological weapon, it is a chemical weapon.
Chemical weapons and DDT.
in world war 1 Germany introduced the use of chemical weapons for instance the Mustard Gas artillery shells, theses weapons where mainly used by countries on there side.
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